John A. Ruthven Offset Lithograph "Decoy"
John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924–2020)
Decoy, late 20th century
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed live and in plate to lower left
Numbered 673/750
Published by Wildlife International Inc.
Label to verso
John Aldrich Ruthven studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Jack Storey Central Academy of Commercial Art. After graduating, Ruthven opened a commercial studio and started painting the realistic wildlife portraits he is known for today. Ruthven was a member of the Outdoor Writers Association, the Cincinnati Art Club and Art Director’s Club, the Cincinnati Artist’s Guild, and the National Audubon Society.
Condition
- toning and foxing to sheet; debris trapped under glazing; abrasions and finish loss to frame; glazing fits loosely in frame; upper glazing separating from frame; tears to verso.
Dimensions
28.25" W x 30.25" H x 2.0" D
- measures frame; sight measures 20.25"W x 22.75"H.
Item not examined outside of mounting. Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.
John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924–2020)
Decoy, late 20th century
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed live and in plate to lower left
Numbered 673/750
Published by Wildlife International Inc.
Label to verso
John Aldrich Ruthven studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Jack Storey Central Academy of Commercial Art. After graduating, Ruthven opened a commercial studio and started painting the realistic wildlife portraits he is known for today. Ruthven was a member of the Outdoor Writers Association, the Cincinnati Art Club and Art Director’s Club, the Cincinnati Artist’s Guild, and the National Audubon Society.
Condition
- toning and foxing to sheet; debris trapped under glazing; abrasions and finish loss to frame; glazing fits loosely in frame; upper glazing separating from frame; tears to verso.
Dimensions
28.25" W x 30.25" H x 2.0" D
- measures frame; sight measures 20.25"W x 22.75"H.
Item not examined outside of mounting. Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.
